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Miami Dolphins

  3rd AFC East (7-5-0)

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Founded: 1966

Stadium: Dolphin Stadium

Tickets: 888-FINS-TIX

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Team News more
Dolphins edge Rams in defensive battle
11/30/2008
The Miami Dolphins kept the St. Louis Rams out of the end zone, even with Steven Jackson back in the lineup.The Dolphins made it only once themselves in a 16-12 victory Sunday.

Dolphins suspend backup Soliai for violating team rules
11/30/2008
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai was suspended for the second time this season for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Dolphins look to stay in AFC playoff race as they visit St. Louis
11/27/2008
The Dolphins are still in the AFC playoff race, but they need to take care of business against teams like St. Louis.

Bulger expects to start, Jackson closer to return for Rams
11/26/2008
Marc Bulger, Steven Jackson and Orlando Pace all seem poised to return for St. Louis this week as they take on Miami.

Crowder, Light fined for altercation
11/26/2008
Matt Light of the New England Patriots and Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins have been fined $15,000 apiece by the NFL for what the league called "a verbal and physical altercation" last week.

Porter apologizes
11/26/2008
Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter apologized Wednesday for not leaving the field during Sunday's game against New England, but said the incident was blown out of proportion.

Sparano: Dolphins need to control their emotions
11/24/2008
Joey Porter's dissent was very public, playing out in front of a crowd of 67,146 and the television audience. His reconciliation with coach Tony Sparano looks to be much more private.

NFL to review fight between Dolphins, Patriots players
11/24/2008
The NFL plans to review the tussle between Patriots tackle Matt Light and Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder for possible discipline.

Head Coach more
Tony Sparano

Regular Season: 7-5

Postseason: 0-0

Experience: 0

Career record: 7-5

Tony Sparano became the eighth head coach in the Dolpin's history on Jan. 16, 2008.


He had spent the previous five seasons (2003-07) on the staff of the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line, during which time the team made three playoff appearances. He tutored the Cowboys' offensive line the last three years while also holding the title of assistant head coach the past two seasons.


He coached the team's tight ends his first two seasons in Dallas.


Prior to joining the Cowboys, Sparano had NFL stops in Cleveland (1999-2000), Washington (2001) and Jacksonville (2002).


Background: Sparano was a four-year letterman as a center at the University of New Haven, where he earned his degree in criminal law. He began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1984 before moving on to Boston University as offensive coordinator in 1989. He returned to New Haven as the school's head coach in 1994, and manned that spot for the next five years.


Personal: Born October 7, 1961 in West Haven, Conn. He and his wife, Jeanette, have two sons, Tony and Andrew, and one daughter Ryan Leigh.


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Scoreboard more
Edward Jones Dome - Wk 13 1 2 3 4 T
Miami Dolphins 0 10 3 3 16
St. Louis Rams 6 3 0 3 12
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
11 Sun, Nov 16 Oakland 17-15   W
12 Sun, Nov 23 New England 28-48   L
13 Sun, Nov 30 @ St. Louis 16-12   W
14 Sun, Dec 07 @ Buffalo 4:05 PM ET
15 Sun, Dec 14 San Francisco 1:00 PM ET
16 Sun, Dec 21 @ Kansas City 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Chad Pennington 364 238 2881 11
Chad Henne 12 7 67 0
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Ronnie Brown 169 690 4.1 10
Ricky Williams 120 512 4.3 3
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Ted Ginn Jr. 47 651 13.9 1
Greg Camarillo 55 613 11.1 2
Transactions more
Date Transaction
11/29 Greg Camarillo (WR) Placed on IR (knee).
11/29 Al Johnson (C) signed.
11/29 Paul Soliai (DE) suspended (one game (violation of team rules)).
11/28 Will Billingsley (CB) practice squad addition.
AFC East more
Team W L T Win %
New York Jets 8 4 0 .667
New England 7 5 0 .583
Miami 7 5 0 .583
Buffalo 6 6 0 .500


Best of 2008: Week 13